Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-10
A Clever PERFORMANCES.

a CleVer TerAprInAuCc.
Since the presentation Of the i'm.
Uncle l'on's Cabin, no
drama has drawn such houses ~
East Lynne, as played by Prot.
Gibney and wife, assisted by local
talent, under the auspices OF the
Stotts Combination last Friday and
Saturday evenings. The play and
its rendition were IN every way
worthy Of the liberal patronage re-
ceivcd. Its introduction is such 40
10 put the audience in good humor,
and the first act ia which Mrs. Jno.
*. Nash appeared rs Miss Cornelia
Carlyle and James r. Russell 40
John Dill, was SO cleverly performed
MS to enttle these amateurs to much
praise. The part was given to Mrs.
Nash hut three DAYS before the first
performance, but the manner ia
which She handled 4 was 4 happy
surprise TO her friends. Her sue
seeding appearances were welcomed
ny applause. MIR. Russell as John
Dill was immense, and is entitled
10 first honors OF the town rs come.
dian. The character of Lady Isabel
l. Mrs. G,hney's iavoritc one Of her
extended repertoire, and certain il
i that to il she IL best adapted, al.
though il would be difficult to ad.
rersely cri,icise IN any Of her various
roles. The character is one to win
90 the actress the sympathy of sus-
eeptible audience, bnt her conccp.
lion OF the part is such that many
who have seen the play on tho
metropolitan stage accord her the
merit Of performing il with the most
artistic grace. Her emotional pow.
ers, whether natural or acquired,
are perfect, and hold the audience
enfapt. In this character her musical
talent Is brought into requisition,
and prove 10 be equally ms charm
my to her hearers ~ her other At.
ainments. Mr., Wheatley, nv Arch.
ihald Carlyle, presented the char
actcr in a most irn. and digniiicd
manner. The character is severely
iiiiicuit one, wherein poor acting is
not lost To the audience by amusing
but where each scene re-
qulres acting of high and artistic
order. The gentleman is to he con.
graduated for so crcdtably acquit.
ting himself. Prot Gihney IN the
vlllainous character Of Sir Francis
Lcrison was positively repulsive
and hidcous IN his pusaanimity, and
Won the cordial hatred Of the entire
audience. Could the villain have
been submitted 10 lie mercics Of tho
audience he would have emerged
from the ordeal physical wreck.
Barbara Hare, IA presented ny Miss
l-ura Bcason, was COOL support to
The more prominent characters Of
the play, and the part was per-
formed admirably. Ed Delahoyde
III his custotnar'ly enthusiastic and
credilable manner represented the
character OF Richard Hare. The
prcying anxiety and solicitation of
fugitive from justice were most
faithfully represented, OF the mi
nor roles, Mr.. Phelps ms Lord
Mount Severn, John Weighton as
ustice Hare, Mr. Green as the
officer, Miss Iladdnck as Joyce, Mise
Townsend as Wilson, and Myrtle
Stotts as Little Willie, we have not
space to give special u.cn,ion, but in
ably their individual parts
the support was made efficient.
The success of the entertainment
was such as to encourage the Stotts
Combination to further ventures in
the theatrical line, and no talented
assistance they might secure would
NC 50 enthusiastically welcomed by
the people Of Audubon as that Of
Prof. and Mrs. Gibney. We be-
lievc that we voice the sentiment of
The community in saying that enter
lanments in which home talent 10
is the most enjoyed.
Each development of home talent is
with pleasure and gladly
welcomed.
The farce, "Rooms to Rent" in
provoked all the laugh
ter the audience could well endure
in the space OF time il occupied, and
no one except the gentle
man who was struck with the brick.
And most pleasing Of all was the
manner in which the boys craned
their necks when Ed Delahoyde
was having his measure taken for
pair of shoes.
In appreciation Of the assistance
rendered by Prot. Gihncy and wife
The Combination has written the fol.
loving testimonial, and the senti-
nents expressed the Audubon people
heartily endorse:
AUDUBON, Iowa, Feb. Z, 1887.
Prot. NJ, Gibney and wife have been as.
'ociated with us for the past three weeks
n the rendition of"DAMoN AND PYTHIAs"
md EAST LYNNE" We have found
them TO be OF the highest character, per-
sonally and professionally, and we take
great pleasure in expressing our apprecia-
lion. We can assure any one WITH whom
,hey NAV associate themselves that thew
viii find them courteous, ohliging and
masters Of their chosen profession, and
we unhesitatingly commend them. OF
Mrs Gibney as "Lady lsabel,r we are
firmly OF the opinion that she has lew
EQUALS and no superlors on the American
stage
THE SrOTTS COMBINATION.
Jno. A. Nash, j. A. Wheatley. l.. u.
Phelps, W. Il. Green. Ed. Delahoyde,
]. +. Russell, G. II tfnssell, w. II.
O'Connell, John Wcighton.